The Wildwood Lodge Hotel of Greater Des Moines, IA | Clive, IA
515·222·9876

Don't miss our new Mid Week "Fireside Chats" ! Join us in the Lobby for informal, informational programs.
No Registration Required, Just drop in and enjoy!

• May 17th - Professor Rookie talks about Sports Card Trading and Collecting
• May 24th - "Frame Your Family Souvenirs" with Angela from www.westdesmoines.thegreatframeup.com - Learn how to mat and frame all those priceless memories!
• May 31st - Visit with the Animal Rescue League about pet care and adoption - www.arl-iowa.org - Which pet will visit us that night?
• June 8th - June is Dairy Month - join Midwest Dairy Association Tips, Tastes and Maybe a Princess--stay tuned - www.midwestdairy.com
  
• June 15th - Art By Karen View contemporary paintings in acrylic, floral, Tuscany and still-life styles. Local artist Karen will answer questions and explain techniques.
• Jun 21st - Iowa Soybean Association teaches about Soy in your daily diet! - www.iasoybeans.com
• June 28th - Chinese Culture and the Art of Calligraphy Tina Lin will enchant with her first hand knowledge and skill!
• July 5th - Coin Collecting Questions and Answers with the experts from Coins, Stamps 'n Stuff on Hickman - www.stampsnstuff.com
  
• July 11th - Getting on a Bike Again! Join Mark Wyatt of www.iowabicyclecoalition.org as he discussess the enjoyable recreation of biking in Iowa
• July 19th - Photography Questions and Answers with the experts from Alexander Photography-- bring your camera and photos!
• July 25th - ButterfliZ of Iowa Kathleen Ziemer shares Butterflies and her Knowledge of Them - www.butterfliz.com
• Aug 02nd - Des Moines Area Red Cross discusses First Aid, Survival Kits, Emergency Aid and more www.desmoines-redcross.org
• August 09 - Living History Farms entertains with an 1800's Baseball Player! Visit with us about rules and equipment from a time when Baseball was a gentleman's game - www.LivingHistoryFarms.org
• Aug 16th - Go Fly a Kite! Join in a Kite Demonstration and Display-- Learn about making kites and flying them with Tim www.aka.kite.org
• Aug 23th - The Caribou Coffee Experience Savor the flavor with a taste testing! - www.cariboucoffee.com
• Aug 30th - Just Horsing Around with www.iowahorsecouncil.org. All you ever wanted to know about horses!
• Sept 6th - Des Moines Area Quilters Guild Display and Demonstrations - www.DMAQG.org
• Sept 13th - Tennis Tips with Gary Scholl, Pro from www.aspenathletic.com
• Sept 20th - Covered Bridges of Madison County www.madisoncounty.com - Learn about Winterset, John Wayne and those famous Iowa Bridges
• Sept 27 - Des Moines Area Quilters Guild Display and Demonstrations - www.DMAQG.org
  
• October 4th - Decorative Painting and Accessorizing with Dana Walters of Interior Design LTD
• October 5th - Fireside Sparks! How do they make fires without a match? Learn some Survivor Techniques with Flintknapper Tom Harvey as he demonstrates with a stone knife how to make a fireblock and start a fire with friction.
  
• October 11 - Digital Camera Questions? Come get answers and see the newest on the market. Join us! - www.christianphoto.biz
• October 18 - Pheasants Forever-Chapter Representative Dave Van Waus talks about Pheasant Hunting in Iowa - www.pheasantsforever.org
• October 25 - Games By James in Jordan Creek Town Center sponsors Game Night! Play some of the most popular games out this season in our lobby with store manager, Tim Rose explaining the rules! www.gamesbyjames.biz
• November 01 - Talking Turkey with the Iowa Turkey Federation Recipes and Tasting , too! www.EatTurkey.com
• November 08 - Iowa 4-H Council Members discuss their work and experiences - www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/
• November 15 - Getting to Know the Des Moines Art Center Learn about all they have to offer and see a slide show collection of some famous exhibits they house. www.desmoinesartcenter.org
• November 29 - Wine Tasting with Marty Canova from The Wine House on University - Sample great new tastes for your Holiday Menus and Gift Giving
  www.thewinehouse.biz